Legacy Bank and Trust is excited to announce the opening of its new location at 17561 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX 75287. This is the company’s first branch in Dallas and second in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, after recently opening a branch in Fort Worth at 5721 N. Tarrant Parkway. The operating hours of the new bank are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  

The company’s expansion into the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex includes a corporate office in the Uptown area of Dallas at 2401 Cedar Springs, Suite 305, Dallas, TX 75201, and three new branches, the last of which is now open in Plano at 437 Coit Road, Plano, TX 75075. Legacy offers innovative products and services with personalized, in-house lending services and strong account benefits. 

“We are pleased to have a presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and look forward to providing customers in the area with the personal service, attention and commitment Legacy is known for,” says Jeremy Loftin, Executive Vice President, Chief Operations Officer at Legacy Bank and Trust. “Our bank has been in business since 1907 and has been committed to providing leading services in banking for our customers since the day we opened. Our new branches are designed with a warm, welcoming environment to foster personal relationships with our customers. We hope our surrounding neighbors will stop in to meet us.”

With the foundation of providing the best in banking for citizens looking for a trusted local partner and a personalized experience, Legacy offers many innovative services to meet customers' banking needs and a toolkit of resources to support clients in making the right financial decisions for themselves or their business. In addition to Legacy’s trusted services, the Texas branches offer top of market certificate of deposit rates and four signature checking account options. 

Based in Springfield, Missouri, Legacy was founded in 1907, and currently serves 10 branches in Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas, with plans of further expansion. Legacy is a subsidiary of Ozarks Heritage Financial Group, and recently acquired Crain Mortgage Group LLC, a Dallas-based provider of secondary market Federal Housing Administration / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development multifamily loans. Crain Mortgage Group is now known as Legacy Capital. 

The company’s vision has been to surpass standards in banking for its customers as well as local businesses to help the community thrive. With a mission to serve as the financial leader in economic and community development by providing financial products and services that benefit largely underserved populations, Legacy’s employees and shareholders are committed to partnering financially with customers to ensure vital capital investment in its communities. 

Sheraton Dallas Hotel in downtown Dallas is spreading the joy for Pride Month in June with their Pride and Joy Couples Retreat Package. The hotel’s Pride and Joy Couples Retreat Package includes a bottle of champagne to toast to love and complimentary buffet breakfast for two to start the day right at Open Palette. The package is valid for stay dates between June 1, 2024 and June 30, 2024. The package can be booked online using the promotional code: 4LG. 

Open Palette, the hotel’s signature restaurant and bar, offers fresh, flavorful American classics inspired by its Dallas roots. 

Sheraton Dallas is the largest hotel in Texas and the second largest Sheraton in the world, with 1,840 guest rooms, 230,000 square feet of flexible meeting and convention spaces, pool, fitness center with state-of-the-art fitness equipment and Peloton bikes, and four dining outlets. 

Sheraton Dallas offers many activities to enjoy while staying at the hotel, including:

• Mixology Mondays - a mixology class at the hotel’s upscale lounge bar, The Parlor; reservations can be made here

• Trivia Thursdays - every Thursday at 8pm in Open Palette’s bar area, Dallas Trivia Guy hosts Trivia Night

• Live Music - every Saturday evening from 6-10pm there is live music played in Open Palette

• Reese’s Book Club Gatherings- every month the hotel hosts a Reese’s Book Club Gathering to meet, discuss the book, and enjoy light sips and bites; for June it is on June 25 from 5:30-6:30pm in the Sheraton Club Lounge library

• Karaoke in Draft Sports Bar & Lounge - Sing karaoke with a group of close friends in Draft Sports Bar & Lounge’s private karaoke room 

 Sheraton Dallas Hotel is located at 400 North Olive Street, Dallas, Texas 75201. 

Two generations received recognition at Bachman Lake Together’s annual Community Action Network (CAN) graduation ceremony, which celebrated the achievements of parent leaders and preschool graduates in the Bachman Lake community of Dallas. 

Eighteen Bachman Lake-area parents graduated from the nine-month CAN program, which equipped them with the skills and knowledge to advance their children's education and well-being. Additionally, 13 parents, who completed advanced levels of the program, were also celebrated for their achievements in volunteer leadership and early education advocacy. 

The bilingual ceremony, held at the Bachman Recreation Center, marked the culmination of Bachman Lake Together’s CAN parent leadership program, which empowers parents to become advocates for their children's education and leaders in the community. Additionally, 16 preschool graduates from AVANCE North Texas joined their parents in celebrating this milestone, recognizing the shared success of two generations.

Bachman Lake Together Executive Director Olga Martinez Hickman, Ph.D., welcomed the audience of Bachman Lake families, and Bachman Lake Together partners and supporters, saying, “Every day I get the honor of experiencing the magic of parent leadership first-hand – whether it’s witnessing a family enrolling their child in school for the first time, talking to a partner about the power of community voice they have seen in one of our meetings, or listening to a parent speak of their leadership journey. Today we know that the change that is happening in our community is due to the wonderful parent leaders who are here in front of you.”

George Rodriguez, chairman of the Bachman Lake Together Board of Trustees, added, “The parents graduating today are leaders dedicated to improving the lives not only of their children, but also of countless families in the Bachman Lake community – and beyond. They are developing their voices as leaders, recruiting families in the neighborhood to register for Pre-K and taking on volunteer leadership roles. They have the power to transform this community.” 

During the ceremony, Yesenia Cardoza Ramirez, Dallas ISD Director of Family & Community Engagement in Early Learning, delivered a keynote address, highlighting the importance of parent engagement in children's education. Graduates shared their personal experiences in the program, emphasizing the transformative impact it had on their families' lives. 

Among those graduates was Gabriela Pacas, who described how her experience in the CAN program inspired her, saying, “When parents are informed, they have the power to build a better future for their children, and early education is a fundamental part of our children’s success.” 

To close the ceremony, the preschool-age AVANCE graduates performed a song, “Súbete al tren de la alegría (All Aboard the Happy Train).”

Bachman Lake Together extends its gratitude to its partners, volunteers and supporters for their commitment to empowering families and building a stronger community. The organization remains dedicated to its mission of uniting the Bachman Lake community to fully prepare children for kindergarten – academically, socially, and emotionally – so they thrive in school and in life.

Kitchen Design Concepts, a leading provider of turnkey remodeling services in Dallas, proudly announces the grand opening of its new design studio located in the vibrant Dallas Design District. With a commitment to delivering unparalleled design solutions tailored to each client's unique lifestyle and preferences, the expansion marks a significant milestone in the company's continued growth and dedication to serving the Dallas community.

The new design studio, spanning an impressive 5,000 square feet, offers clients an immersive experience in luxury kitchen, bath and whole home design and remodeling. Nestled in the heart of the Dallas Design District, the studio showcases Kitchen Design Concepts' signature blend of innovative design concepts, superior craftsmanship and personalized service.

The design studio features 14 distinct spaces personally tailored by the dedicated design team. Featuring a reception area with a backlit Cambria Skara Brae; a fully functional kitchen with pastel tear-shaped backsplash and sage, gloss-finished cabinets; a cabinet room with natural lighting for clients to view selections in different environments; a moody primary bathroom featuring an array of material selections; and a half bathroom with pink lacquer wall and pink plumbing, the design studio showcases styles and materials for clients to explore and inspire for home projects.

The space also features a Revive display, the company’s line of business that focuses on refreshing kitchens by making cosmetic changes for a budget-friendly option. An updated kitchen display with repurposed cabinets is another in-studio example of Kitchen Design Concepts’ Revive services.

"At Kitchen Design Concepts, we believe that exceptional design is born from a deep understanding of our client's needs and aspirations," said Mary Kathryn Reese, CEO at Kitchen Design Concepts. "Our new design studio embodies our commitment to providing Dallas homeowners with a space to explore their visions and collaborate with our team of experts to bring their dream homes to life."

The design studio is located at 150 Payne St. Dallas, TX, and is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  

For more information about Kitchen Design Concepts or to schedule a consultation, visit kitchendesignconcepts.com.

Open Palette and The Parlor, both located inside Sheraton Dallas Hotel in downtown, are offering a Cinco de Mayo special to enjoy the special Thorned Rose margarita at the happy hour price of $6 all day long on Sunday, May 5th. 

The Thorned Rose margarita includes a blend of strawberry-infused Blanco Tequila, curacao, guava puree, fresh lime juice, and a touch of edible glitter. The Thorned Rose margarita is featured on Visit Dallas’ Margarita Mile. 

Happy hour at Open Palette and The Parlor is typically from 4-6pm every day offering $6 on all draught beer, seasonal sangria, old fashioned, house red and white wine and house spirits. Open Palette opens at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, and The Parlor opens at 7 p.m.

Open Palette is the hotel’s signature restaurant and bar and offers modern American cuisine with a bold spin on flavors. The Parlor is an upscale lounge bar with speakeasy-like vibes and offers curated cocktails, local cider and beer, signature old fashioneds and margaritas, tasty appetizers, shuffleboard, wall scrabble and classic video games. 

Sheraton Dallas Hotel is located in Downtown Dallas at 400 North Olive Street, Dallas, Texas 75201.